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In this photo taken on May 6, 2019 Austria's Vice-Chancellor and chairman of the Freedom Party FPOe Heinz-Christian Strache gives a press conference at the prime minister's office in Budapest (ATTILA KISBENEDEK / AFP)
June 4, 2020, 11:06 am
Former Austrian vice chancellor accused of writing anti-Semitic book dedication
Heinz-Christian Strache apparently penned note on ‘convoluted and power-hungry Jewish worldview’ in copy of book promoting Jew-hatred; ex-Freedom Party member says doesn’t recall
By Toby Axelrod
New Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz listen during the swearing-in ceremony of the new Austrian government led by a conservative Austrian People's Party, OEVP, and the Austrian Green party in Vienna, Austria, Jan. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)
January 7, 2020, 3:22 pm
Austria’s Kurz sworn in as chancellor, completing comeback
After 2019 ouster by no-confidence vote, Kurz to lead country’s first female-majority cabinet as he reclaims the title of the world’s youngest serving head of government
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Heinz-Christian Strache, Austria's former vice-chancellor and disgraced former leader of the far-right Freedom Party (FPOe), gives a statement to the press in Vienna on October 1, 2019. (Joe Klamar/AFP)
December 13, 2019, 7:52 pm
Austrian far-right boots scandal-plagued ex-leader
After drop in support at polls and series of embarrassing revelations, Freedom Party says ‘Strache chapter being definitively closed’
By AFP
MEP Karoline Edtstadler (Gerd Pachauer/BMI)
November 5, 2019, 9:21 am
European MP: We need to increase security ‘wherever Jewish life takes place’
Karoline Edtstadler, who chairs EU parliament’s working group on anti-Semitism, says Brussels should not tell Israelis how to solve their conflict with the Palestinians
By Raphael Ahren
Heinz-Christian Strache, Austria's former vice-chancellor and disgraced former leader of the far-right Freedom Party (FPOe), gives a statement to the press in Vienna on October 1, 2019. (Joe Klamar/AFP)
October 1, 2019, 1:08 pm
After election drubbing, Austrian far-right leader leaves politics
Scandal-plagued Heinz-Christian Strache makes announcement amid anger over Freedom Party’s slump at the polls
By AP
Supporters wave Austrian flags as they attend an election rally of the Austrian Freedom Party (FPOe) in Vienna, Austria on September 27, 2019. (JOE KLAMAR/AFP)
September 29, 2019, 7:44 am
Austrians vote with conservatives in lead
Right-wing People’s Party led by 33-year-old Sebastian Kurz predicted to gain around 33%, but not enough to govern on its own
By Julia ZAPPEI
Illustrative: People hold up placards featuring Austria's Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (L) and Heinz-Christian Strache, chairman of the Freedom Party of Austria (FPOE) during protests against Austria's far right holding its so-called Academics Ball in Vienna, Austria on January 26, 2018. (AFP/APA/HANS PUNZ)
May 20, 2019, 10:28 am
Austrian Jewish head praises downfall of far-right leader
Oskar Deutsch says community’s boycott of Freedom Party validated, after faction head Heinz-Christian Strache forced to resign amid corruption scandal
By Raphael Ahren
In this December 4, 2018 file photo, Austria's Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and Austrian Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache, from left, hold a joint press conference after one year government in Austria at the Hofburg palace in Vienna, Austria. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)
May 18, 2019, 11:05 pm
Austrian leader calls for snap election amid video scandal
Sebastian Kurz pushes for vote after vice chancellor resigns due to covertly shot video that shows him apparently promising government contracts to purported Russian investor
By David McHugh and Kamila Jafaru
In this photo taken on May 6, 2019 Austria's Vice-Chancellor and chairman of the Freedom Party FPOe Heinz-Christian Strache gives a press conference at the prime minister's office in Budapest (ATTILA KISBENEDEK / AFP)
May 18, 2019, 1:22 pm
Head of Austria’s far-right FPOe resigns government amid corruption scandal
Vienna’s government in crisis after Vice-Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache seen on hidden camera promising public contracts in return for campaign aid from a fake Russian backer
By AFP
Heinz Christian Strache, FPOe chairman and Austrian vice-chancellor, speak's during his far-right party's rally to support its candidate in EU elections, at Lugner City shopping center in Vienna, Austria, on April 26, 2019. (Joe Klamar/AFP)
May 1, 2019, 9:36 pm
Austria far-right leader panned for use of ‘population replacement’ term
Heinz-Christian Strache calls criticism over use of term ‘quibbling’ meant to distract from ‘the mistaken policies of massive immigration’
By AFP
A protester holds a sign depicting Austria's Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, left, and Austrian Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache during a rally in Vienna, December 15, 2018. (ALEX HALADA/AFP)
March 3, 2019, 8:09 am
Austria’s Jews wary of far-right charm offensive
Jewish FPOe member says party fights Jew hatred, but wider community largely keeps its distance in the face of repeated scandals suggesting anti-Semitic attitudes are still present
By Sophie MAKRIS
People take part in a rally at Heldenplatz a year after the formation of a government by the Conservative Oevp - FPOe on December 15, 2018 in Vienna. (ALEX HALADA / AFP)
December 16, 2018, 2:44 am
Thousands in Austria march against far-right in government
Braving snow, protesters in Vienna carry banners decrying fascism and racism to mark year since formation of coalition between conservative OeVP and far-right FPOe
By AFP
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz speaks to an Israeli Holocaust survivor from Austria in Jerusalem, June 10, 2018. (Gali Tibbon/AFP/Getty Images/via JTA)
December 14, 2018, 12:26 am
Vienna says still wants to give citizenship to descendants of Holocaust victims
Rebutting claim that far-right Freedom Party stalling the move, Austrian envoy says it has broad consensus but is part of a ‘slow process’
By Raphael Ahren
Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl addresses the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Sept. 29, 2018 (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
November 17, 2018, 6:42 am
Austrian FM vows to stand up for Israel, which is currently boycotting her
Karin Kneissl, who is affiliated with the far-right Freedom Party, stresses need to oppose both anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism, says EU’s attitude to Israel requires ‘more realism’
By Raphael Ahren
Supporters of the Austrian Freedom Party FPOe hold scarves and pictures of party leader Hans-Christian Strache and last year's presidential candidate Norbert Hofer during the final campaign rally of the party in Vienna, Austria, Friday, October 13, 2017. (AP/Matthias Schrader)
November 9, 2018, 4:00 am
Amid rise of far-right, Austrian leader warns against repeat of history
President marks Kristallnacht anniversary at former site of synagogue; some in audience boo parliament head over inclusion of FPOe in government
By AFP and Raphael Ahren
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